Location: Morwell, VIC, Australia, 3840
Employment type: Fixed Term - Part time (12 months) – 30.4 hours per week.
Salary: $88,099 - $94,791 pro rata + Super + NFP Salary Packaging.
The Organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community‐Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation's visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.
Our strength lies with our people.
About The Role
The Youth Diversion Case Manager will support a caseload of up to 8 young people aged 10 – 17 years at one time, who are at risk of entering or have had contact with youth justice, police or custodial settings; and their families by providing comprehensive and individualized care to young people and their families.
About You
* Demonstrated commitment and understanding of the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose
* Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal people
* Demonstrated knowledge or ability to obtain knowledge of the Youth Justice system in Victoria
* Ability to Identify, assess and respond to risk using applicable frameworks in a variety of contexts
* Experience in case management with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or vulnerable groups (community services, justice, education)
* Demonstrated high level of empathy, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
* An appreciation that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are best placed to lead the response to issues impacting their communities
Desirable
* Experience working in an Aboriginal organisation or with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
* Experience in child and family services and/or justice
Requirements
* Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)
What We Can Offer You
* A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
* The support of regular internal supervision
* Professional development and training opportunities
* Attractive salary packaging to increase your take‐home pay
* 17.5% loading on annual leave
* Access to agency vehicles for all work‐related travel
* Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
* Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
* Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
* Fitness Passport – allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply.
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.
We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.
Please click here YD CM PD.pdf to download the position description for this role.
Application closes by 17th April 2026 – Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
We are committed to Aboriginal self‐determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.
VACCA is a child‐safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.
VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke‐free workplace policy.
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